Psalm 18 v. 16-29 (Jackson CM)

16 And from above the Lord sent down,and took me from below;From many waters he me drew,which would me overflow.17 He me reliev’d from my strong foes,and such as did me hate;Because he saw that they for metoo strong were, and too great.18 They me prevented in the dayof my calamity;But even then the Lord himselfa stay was unto me.19 He to a place where libertyand room was hath me brought;Because he took delight in me,he my deliv’rance wrought.20 According to my righteousnesshe did me recompense,He me repaid according tomy hands’ pure innocence.21 For I God’s ways kept, from my Goddid not turn wickedly.His judgments were before me, Ihis laws put not from me.23 Sincere before him was my heart;with him upright was I;And watchfully I kept myselffrom mine iniquity.24 After my righteousness the Lordhath recompensed me,After the cleanness of my handsappearing in his eye.25 Thou gracious to the gracious art,to upright men upright:26 Pure to the pure, froward thou kyth’stunto the froward wight.27 For thou wilt the afflicted savein grief that low do lie:But wilt bring down the countenanceof them whose looks are high.28 The Lord will light my candle so,that it shall shine full bright:The Lord my God will also makemy darkness to be light.29 By thee through troops of men I break,and them discomfit all;And, by my God assisting me,I overleap a wall.